diff --git a/better_formats.module b/better_formats.module
index 8cfd34f..58facce 100644
--- a/better_formats.module
+++ b/better_formats.module
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ function better_formats_filter_process_format($element) {
   $show_tips       = user_access('show format tips');
   $show_tips_link  = user_access('show more format tips link');
   if (!$show_selection) {
-    $element['format']['format']['#access'] = FALSE;
+    $element['format']['#type'] = 'container';
   }
   if (!$show_tips) {
     $element['format']['guidelines']['#access'] = FALSE;